Decorations are so elaborate at one house on South Manning Boulevard that this Halloween some 600 kids are expected to trick-or-treat. Passersby may have noticed the homemade haunted palace that sits at 100 South Manning Blvd., but few know the history behind this extravagant display. The house is owned by Jerry and Ilene Sykes who […]
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Chicken Joe’s owners John Sorbella and Joe Marini welcomed Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings and Councilman Anton Konev to its second location on 217 Western Ave. Thursday for the grand opening of their seventh location. Jennings cut the ribbon at the front of the store, welcoming the new business and customers to the restaurant. The new […]
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Albany residents met with members of the Albany Community Police Advisory Committee Tuesday at the La Salle School. The forum allowed residents to share their concerns about their neighborhoods. The Albany Police Department hopes to fix these problems through community policing, which encourages the police to have an active role in issues that go on […]
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The Albany Fire Department Tuesday conducted training exercises at an Albany single family home that is slated for demolition. The house at the 506 Bradford St. was used by firefighters to train with ladders. New recruits in the department’s academy were led by their instructors, Lt. Bill Krug of Ladder 2 in Arbor Hill, and […]
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By Chad Gamboa, Kaitlyn Jasnica, Scott Lawson, Kayla Matteo, and Mary Francis Stoute This Friday, the Washington Avenue Armory will host an event promoted as the “World’s Largest Foam Party,” an electronic music party that is the sixth of its kind for the Armory. Foam Fest will feature both national and local DJs playing mostly […]
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City residents met three candidates running for the two open positions on the Albany School Board Tuesday night at Albany High School. The three candidates were Melissa Mackey, Ginnie Farrell and Sue Adler. About 40 people attended the presentation sponsored by the Albany Council PTA and the League of Women Voters, which promotes voting and […]
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The Albany Common Council on Monday banned hydraulic fracturing, or hydrofracking, in the city limits by an 8 to 5 vote. The new ordinance goes to Mayor Gerald Jennings for his approval or veto. Hydraulic fracturing, commonly referred to as fracking, is a method of gas extraction that involves injecting chemicals deep underground to fracture […]
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A street fair to bring together the community and to help get recognition for the Pine Hills neighborhood will be held Sunday afternoon. Local residents, visitors and families are encouraged to attend. The Upper Madison Street Fair is a family-fun fair that includes an afternoon of activities. The fair is free and run on Sunday […]
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